DSD on Parasound HINT via Allo Usbridge

[Julio (SoulEye)]

@support
Hi Roon support, I need help fixing the issue with DSD playback on Parasound HINT 1 through Usbridge.
I’ve had the same problem in the past using DigiOne and it was solved if i remember well with release 134.
The problem is I only get a hiss when playing DSD file via DOP with Parasound HINT. Only option is to switch to PCM (see screenshots).
My second Allo USbridge plays DSD fine to Pro-ject S2.
My core is a Macbook Pro.
Thanks and regards

This last config won’t give any sound despite looking like its playing

[Mike_Ormerod]

I had a similar issue with my McIntosh C52, try setting Force Max Volume at start up, that fixed it for me.

[Julio (SoulEye)]

Thanks Mike. Tried that but didn’t help.

[eric (Eric Stewart)]

Hi @Julio ---- Thanks for the report and sharing this observation you have made with us. The feedback is greatly appreciated!

Moving forward, I did some research trying to locate what others have reported when using Parasound devices with Linux. I checked the Parasound website and am not seeing any mention of Linux, only OSX and Windows.

We reached out to Parasound previously to get some feedback on Parasound device + DoP/DSD support under Linux but never received a solution.

-Eric

[Julio (SoulEye)]

Thanks for the reply Eric. I’ll follow-up with Parasound and will keep you posted.

[Robert_Hakim]

Has this issue been resolved?

[Julio (SoulEye)]

I use an external DAC now but I’ll try tomorrow and will let you know

[john (John Iburg)]

Hello @Robert_Hakim,

As far as I am aware, the Parasound Halo Integrated does not accept DSD DoP when connect to a Linux based USB host.

-John

[Julio (SoulEye)]

I tried and it didn’t work.

[Robert_Hakim]

Any experience with playback of DSD through the Parasound HINT 6?

[john (John Iburg)]

Hello @Robert_Hakim,

We do not have a Parasound HINT 6 in-house for testing, so we’re unable to make any assertions about its USB platform compatibility.

I’d recommend reaching out to the Parasound support team with your inquiry.

-John